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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.66, 4,219.70 and 1,172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.66, 4,219.70 and 1,172.43 is: 1,757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.66 : 4,219.70 = 1,172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.66/4,219.70 = 1,172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.66x = 4,219.70 × 1,172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.66x = 4,947,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,297.01/2,814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.69

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